For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31), Centene Corp (NYSE: CNC) has reported a 612% increase in E.P.S. from $0.08 a year ago to $0.57 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $6.33 versus $4.97 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 27%.
Recent Price Action
Centene Corp (NYSE: CNC) stock suffered a large decline of -5.4% on 2/4/25. The stock closed at $61.29. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was unusually high at 164% of normal. The stock has been weak relative to the market over the last nine months and has declined -7.0% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Centene has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects contradictory signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Centene has a good Appreciation Score of 74 but a slightly negative Power Rating of 35, triggering the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and negative market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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